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April 24, 1984 · Cessna U206F · N9591G
Modesto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Modesto, CA
Aircraft
Cessna U206F
Tail Number
N9591G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX84LA269
ACFT DEPARTED AT 0950 HRS WITH 55 TO 60 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD. AT 1219 HRS THE ACFT WAS CRUISING AT 6500 FT WHEN TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING ON RWY 28 AT MODESTA CITY ARPT. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLY THE ACFT TO THE ARPT AND LANDED HARD ABOUT 300 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT DISCLOSED FUEL STAINS TRAILING FROM THE FUEL CAPS TO THE TRAILING EDGES OF THE WINGS. THE FUEL CAPS WERE DETERMINED NOT TO BE SEATING PROPERLYAND ALLOWING FUEL TO SIPHON.
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ACFT DEPARTED AT 0950 HRS WITH 55 TO 60 GALS OF FUEL ON BOARD. AT 1219 HRS THE ACFT WAS CRUISING AT 6500 FT WHEN TOTAL POWER LOSS OCCURRED. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED A FORCED LANDING ON RWY 28 AT MODESTA CITY ARPT. PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FLY THE ACFT TO THE ARPT AND LANDED HARD ABOUT 300 FT SHORT OF THE RWY. EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT DISCLOSED FUEL STAINS TRAILING FROM THE FUEL CAPS TO THE TRAILING EDGES OF THE WINGS. THE FUEL CAPS WERE DETERMINED NOT TO BE SEATING PROPERLYAND ALLOWING FUEL TO SIPHON.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:19 PST
Nearest AirportModesto City (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length5911 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna U206F
Tail NumberN9591G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 15 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:19
Weather SourceWFAC